A Utah plastic surgeon and three associates have been accused of a fraud scheme involving COVID-19 vaccination cards. They allegedly sold fraudulent cards for $50 each while discarding actual vaccines worth approximately $28,000. In total, 1,937 doses were wasted, including 391 pediatric doses, during the scheme from October 2021 to September 2022. The group reportedly created fake immunization records and injected saline solutions into children to convince parents they were vaccinated. Charges include conspiracy to defraud the federal government and improper disposal of government property.
The group wasted 1,937 COVID-19 vaccine doses and created fraudulent immunization records between October 2021 and September 2022, netting nearly $97,000.
Michael Kirk Moore Jr. and his associates provided fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards and injected saline solutions to children at parents' request, making them believe they received vaccinations.
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